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Widely known as the “crim law bible,” this CEB classic answers virtually every question about criminal law practice in California. "Even after almost 20 years of practice, it is the first place I start when I have a new issue and the first place I recommend that new lawyers look to help guide them in their research and practice." —Sangeeta Sinha, Felony Trial Attorney, San Francisco. "CEB's Criminal Procedure and Practice, it's my bible." Mark Geragos, The Law Offices of Geragos & Geragos, Los Angeles This CEB classic answers virtually every question about criminal law practice in California. It is the most comprehensive portable guide to California criminal law available. Effectively manage deadlines with charts included throughout Get right to the information you need using the thorough index with commonly used shorthand phrases Benefit from the work of more than 60 attorneys and judges Follow the latest developments in the application of Proposition 47 Understand the procedure for seeking resentencing under Proposition 36 Familiarize yourself with the new pretrial diversion law Learn the provisions of Proposition 57 Discover the benefits of Proposition 64 Familiarize yourself with your obligations to immigrant defendants